Ireland and the European Union

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The EU is an example of a trading bloc?

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The of the European Union is the EU's most important body and is made up of representatives from each member state the main actions of the council are to and plans for the EU, approves the for the EU together with the European and approves drafted by the commission and in conjunction with the European Parliament.

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Which EU institution is responsible for the day-to-day management of the European Union?

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The main functions of which EU institution are to propose new laws, implement EU laws and policies and manage the EU budget?

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The European is directly elected by EU citizens to act as a supervisory watchdog' over all aspects of the EU's activities. It is made up of over MEP's. MEP's are members of the European Parliament who are elected in EU-wide elections every years. Unlike other parliaments, the Parliament does not have the power to draft its own . This is known as the EU's .

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The European institution responsible for representing the views of the people of the EU, debating and voting on all new policies and laws proposed by the commission and supervising the running of the EU, such as funding and spending activities of the EU, is the European Commission.

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The institution responsible for ensuring that the EU budget is spent efficiently and for the purpose intended is which of the following:

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There are stages involved in introducing new laws in the EU.
1. Proposal by the
2. Consultation with the and relevant stakeholder groups
3. by the commission
4. by the council
5. by the Commission and national

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Legally binding decisions that become effective in law immediately in all EU states and take precedence over national laws are called which of the following:

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EU _____________ set out a goal to be achieved by member states and a deadline for its achievement:

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EU Decisions are only binding on specifically named countries, companies or organisations

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groups can influence EU in the following ways:
1. the key decision-makers
2. Setting up an in Brussels and Strasbourg making lobbying easier
3. Using public
4. and public demonstrations

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The Single European Market (SEM) policy refers to the introduction of the euro as a common currency for EU members.

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The SEM - Single European Market policy is to remove barriers to the free movement of goods, services, people and capital between member states

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The is the name given to those EU that have replaced their national with the euro currency

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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is designed to make the EU self-sufficient in food and maintain the incomes of farmers and rural communities.

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EU structural policies are designed to improve the competitiveness and wealth of the EU's poorer regions and vulnerable industries.

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Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing Ireland and the EU in the future:

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Protecting the stability of the euro currency by ensuring that all members of the Eurozone follow responsible economic policies is an issue facing the EU in the future

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EU grants to industry have not helped many Irish businesses strive and grow and are disadvantages of EU membership to Ireland?

Summative Assessment Quiz

Ireland and the European Union

Ireland and the European Union

The EU is an example of a trading bloc?

Which EU institution is responsible for the day-to-day management of the European Union?

The main functions of which EU institution are to propose new laws, implement EU laws and policies and manage the EU budget?

The European institution responsible for representing the views of the people of the EU, debating and voting on all new policies and laws proposed by the commission and supervising the running of the EU, such as funding and spending activities of the EU, is the European Commission.

The institution responsible for ensuring that the EU budget is spent efficiently and for the purpose intended is which of the following:

There are stages involved in introducing new laws in the EU. 1. Proposal by the 2. Consultation with the and relevant stakeholder groups 3. by the commission 4. by the council 5. by the Commission and national

Legally binding decisions that become effective in law immediately in all EU states and take precedence over national laws are called which of the following:

EU _____________ set out a goal to be achieved by member states and a deadline for its achievement:

EU Decisions are only binding on specifically named countries, companies or organisations

groups can influence EU in the following ways: 1. the key decision-makers 2. Setting up an in Brussels and Strasbourg making lobbying easier 3. Using public 4. and public demonstrations

The Single European Market (SEM) policy refers to the introduction of the euro as a common currency for EU members.

The SEM - Single European Market policy is to remove barriers to the free movement of goods, services, people and capital between member states

The is the name given to those EU that have replaced their national with the euro currency

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is designed to make the EU self-sufficient in food and maintain the incomes of farmers and rural communities.

EU structural policies are designed to improve the competitiveness and wealth of the EU's poorer regions and vulnerable industries.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing Ireland and the EU in the future:

Protecting the stability of the euro currency by ensuring that all members of the Eurozone follow responsible economic policies is an issue facing the EU in the future

EU grants to industry have not helped many Irish businesses strive and grow and are disadvantages of EU membership to Ireland?

There are stages involved in introducing new laws in the EU.
1. Proposal by the
2. Consultation with the and relevant stakeholder groups
3. by the commission
4. by the council
5. by the Commission and national

groups can influence EU in the following ways:
1. the key decision-makers
2. Setting up an in Brussels and Strasbourg making lobbying easier
3. Using public
4. and public demonstrations